The Mill on the Floss

The story explores the deep bond between siblings Maggie and Tom Tulliver, which is tested by financial ruin and societal pressures. As their family faces the loss of their mill to the ruthless Mr. Wakem, both siblings must navigate the challenges of adulthood, leading to choices that profoundly impact their lives and those around them. George Eliot delves into the complexities of family dynamics and individual agency against the backdrop of 19th-century England, highlighting themes of morality and societal expectations.